Hungarian Krémes

🍰 Hungarian Krémes (Cream Slice)

Ingredients:

Pastry Layers:

• 2 sheets puff pastry (or homemade if you prefer)

Custard Filling:

• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter

Topping (Optional):

• Powdered sugar or melted chocolate

Instructions:

1. Bake Puff Pastry:
   • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
   • Bake puff pastry sheets until golden and crisp. Let cool.
2. Make Custard:
   • In a saucepan, heat 3.5 cups milk with sugar until warm.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk remaining ½ cup milk with cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth.
   • Slowly pour egg mixture into warm milk while stirring constantly.
   • Cook over medium heat until thickened.
   • Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble:
   • Place one puff pastry sheet on a tray.
   • Spread the custard evenly over it.
   • Top with the second pastry sheet.
4. Chill & Serve:
   • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
   • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate before serving.

Would you like me to make a long, extra-detailed version with tips for ultra-creamy custard and perfectly crisp layers?